Pride destroys relationships. It shows up in a lot of different ways, like criticism, competition, stubbornness, and superficiality. Proverbs 16:18 says, “Pride leads to destruction; a proud attitude brings ruin”(NCV). In the Message paraphrase: “First pride, then the crash — the bigger the ego, the harder the fall.” Download chord charts, lead sheets, and orchestrations for songs and hymns on the theme of pride.

As we read through the founding of the church and disciples' ministries on earth, we can see that times were hard. Facing persecution, ridicule, and even death, the disciples cling to the hope of Jesus and his return to help them overcome these difficult times. We can also have this hope through our difficulties. Jesus gives his Holy Spirit to those who believe and follow him. We can have strength to overcome trials knowing that God is with us. We also know that one day Jesus will return and those who follow him will be united with him. These songs and hymns show how we can persevere in difficulty by focusing on the hope we have in Jesus and that one day he will return.